Director of Platform Architecture

Director, Platform Architecture

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ : SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world's most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets.

As Director of Platform Architecture, you will lead the definition and execution of architectural strategies for high-performance, scalable SoCs tailored to IoT applications. You'll own end-to-end architectural planning from initial platform definition to product requirement documentation and guide cross-functional teams in bringing innovative solutions to market.

Responsibilities :

• Architect the Future : Define and evolve scalable compute platforms, enabling a broad portfolio of products optimized for performance, power efficiency, and die area.
• AI / ML Edge Strategy : Spearhead architecture and integration of AI / ML capabilities at the edge, delivering complete end-to-end solutions for customers.
• SoC & Compute Expertise : Deep knowledge of core compute architecture (ARM cores, AXI / AHB interconnects), proficiency in performance modeling from core to SoC level, experience with virtualization, isolation, and system-level boot, power, clock, debug, and security flows, external memory interface and bandwidth considerations, familiarity with PPA (Power, Performance, Area) trade-offs, power and die size estimation.
• Competitive Analysis : Lead silicon-level tear-downs and specification benchmarking to identify and quantify architectural differentiators. Translate insights into clear design guidance and go-to-market strategies.
• Product Roadmapping : Define compute platform requirements and align scalable products to key application segments through close collaboration with system and business unit teams.
• Product Requirement Ownership : Develop and maintain detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), converting high-level needs into actionable specifications that guide R&D efforts.
• Cross-Functional Leadership : Collaborate with Business Units, Segment Managers, and R&D architects / designers to ensure alignment across hardware, software, and systems teams.
• Executive Communication : Present complex technical strategies and analyses to executive audiences. Clearly articulate competitive positioning, product strengths, and strategic advantages.

Skills You Will Need : Minimum qualifications : Proven leadership in SoC / platform architecture from definition to production, hands-on expertise in multiple functional domains of SoC development, strong foundation in compute, memory, security, power management, and system integration, ability to balance technical depth with strategic vision and business acumen, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders. The following qualifications will be considered a plus : Experience with full SoC development lifecycle (definition, design, validation, and production), background in business case development and value proposition analysis, prior experience managing portfolios of scalable products, experience with emerging technologies in AI / ML, wireless connectivity, and edge computing.

Benefits & Perks :

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $157,150 - $291,850 USD. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location where work will be performed and applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus, equity package and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.